Evaluating Websites is a SNAP!

Evaluating Information on the Web Using Critical Thinking Skills
The World Wide Web has tons of information, but not all web sites are reliable. A researcher must be able to evaluate information on the Web. Web sites must be critically evaluated.  

• reflective and reasonable thinking that is focused on deciding what to believe or do. (Ennis, 1985)

• mental processes or strategies people use to solve problems, make decisions, and learn new concepts. (Sternberg,1986)

S = Source, Somebody created this site? Who?
N = Nature, Why does this site exist? Purpose?
A = Appearance/Accessibility, Does this site function efficiently?
P = Page Content, Is the information accurate and reliable?

created by DeNeene Henderson, M.S., Instructional Technology Specialist, Dallas Public Schools and Jo Monahan, M.S., University of North Texas Libraries